L'Echo: In Panama, the American influence against China

More than 70% of goods passing through the Panama Canal are tied to U.S. trade, while 21.4% are connected to China. This narrow waterway has become a major player in global geopolitics and a battleground of influence between two superpowers. Former U.S. President Trump called for the U.S. to “recover” the canal, citing China's growing presence as a threat. Meanwhile, Panama reminds the world: the canal is run by Panamanians and that it’s a key asset for global trade and regional sovereignty.